Natriuretic Peptides

**Definition:** Peptides that regulate the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in the body, also known as natriuretic peptide hormones. Several have been sequenced (ATRIAL NATRIURETIC FACTOR; BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE; C-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE).

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.699.584 - D12.644.548.585

**Synonyms:** - Natriuretic Peptide - Natriuretic Peptide Hormones